In February 2023 the Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport (CCES) has reported an anti-doping rule violation against the weightlifter Laurie Francis after her sample tested positive for the prohibited substance Higenamine.
After notification the Athlete gave a prompt admission, waived her right for a hearing, accepted a provisional suspension and the sanction proposed by CCES following assessment of the case.
The Athlete acknowledged she had ingested a supplement on the advice from a supplement retailer while she was unaware that it contained Higenamine.
Therefore CCES decides on 23 May 2023 to impose a 12 month period of ineligibility on the Athlete, starting on the date of the provisional suspension, i.e. on 12 February 2023.
